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Zephaniah Chepkwony holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner from a prestigious university in San Diego, California. Prior to becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, Zephaniah gained extensive experience across various specialties, including medical-surgical care, cardiac progressive care, and transplant units. Additionally, Zephaniah has advanced expertise in Physiatry with a focus on pain management.

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Kenneth R. Branton, MD, is the Medical Director of Pain Management Centers of New England at the Beth Israel Lahey Health Care Center in Danvers, Massachusetts. The practice has additional locations in Gloucester and Newburyport.

Dr. Branton is Double Board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He attended Bowdoin College and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Economics. After working at the Division of Tumor Immunology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Branton earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York, and has over two decades of experience in pain management.

He completed his internship at the University of Chicago Hospital and his Anesthesiology residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and his Pain Management fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.  During his fellowship, Dr. Branton developed expertise in treating cancer-related pain at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Dr. Branton was one of the first physicians in the Chicago area to utilize percutaneous disc decompression utilizing Nucleoplasty radiofrequency technology to treat symptomatic patients with contained herniated disks. Dr. Branton was featured performing this technique on Chicago's NBC affiliate news broadcast.  

Dr. Branton was the first New England physician to perform radiofrequency of the nerves that carry pain signals from the sacroiliac joint utilizing the Simplicity III radiofrequency probe. Other professional accomplishments include past president of Beverly Anesthesia Associates, Inc which provides anesthesia services for Beverly Hospital.  Dr. Branton has practiced comprehensive pain management in the North
Shore of Massachusetts for over 20 years and is the most experienced in performing the Intercept procedure on the North Shore and Merrimack Valley.

During his time in Chicago, Dr. Branton held the position of Director of Pain Management at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He taught residents at the Level 1 trauma center and presented multiple lectures on pain management for the Chicago Medical Society (CMS) and the Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists.

Overall, Dr. Branton has more than 25 years of experience implementing the best technologies to help patients with acute and chronic pain improve their function and restore their quality of life.  Outside of medicine, Dr. Branton enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his French Bulldog, Guapo.

Dr. Branton is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiology (MSA), the American Society of International Pain Physicians (ASIPP), and the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS).

With board certifications in pain management and anesthesiology, Dr. Branton offers the highest standard of attentive, compassionate, individualized, and ethical comprehensive pain care in three locations across the Northshore and Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts.

David Kocenda, FNP-C, MSN, MBA, is an experienced family nurse practitioner at Rubix Health, a telehealth practice based in Tallahassee, Florida, Roswell, Georiga, and Southfield, Michigan. He has over a decade of medical experience as a nurse practitioner.

David received his bachelor’s degree in nursing and his master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner from Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio, where he graduated with honors. He also graduated with honors from the University of Phoenix in Arizona, where he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA). 

David completed his clinical rotations and specialty training through the Cleveland Clinic system in the Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, areas. This program placed him at some of the country's most highly sought-after clinical rotations for nurse practitioners. He received added training in endocrinology, cardiology, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and other medical specialties.   

David is highly experienced in treating neurological disorders, spine conditions, musculoskeletal complaints, and mental health disorders using the latest advances in technologies and therapies. 

He enjoys spending time with his family and friends when not working with patients. 

David welcomes new and existing patients to Rubix Health and looks forward to helping restore their lives.

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Dr. Kim

Dr. John Kim is an interventional spine and pain management physician at Glaser Pain Relief Center in Encino, California, where he specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain disorders. His clinical focus is the diagnosis and management of complex spinal conditions affecting the neck, back, and extremities, with an emphasis on restoring function and improving quality of life through individualized, evidence-based care.

Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine in New York City. He subsequently completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. During this training he gained extensive experience in the evaluation and management of complex neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions, which ultimately led him to pursue subspecialty training in pain medicine.

He completed a Pain Medicine fellowship at Loma Linda University, where he received advanced training in the diagnosis and interventional management of spine-related pain conditions.

Dr. Kim is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is board-eligible in Pain Medicine through the American Board of Anesthesiology.

His practice focuses on the treatment of spine-mediated pain disorders, including herniated discs, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica), spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, vertebral compression fractures, and failed back surgery syndrome. He also treats complex chronic pain conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, migraines, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and degenerative joint disorders.

Dr. Kim utilizes a comprehensive approach to care that integrates careful diagnostic evaluation, targeted rehabilitation strategies, and when appropriate, advanced image-guided minimally invasive spine procedures designed to precisely address the underlying source of pain. These procedures may include epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks and radiofrequency ablation for facet-mediated pain, vertebral augmentation procedures such as kyphoplasty for compression fractures, basivertebral nerve ablation for vertebrogenic low back pain, spinal cord stimulation for chronic neuropathic pain, and peripheral nerve stimulation, among other modern interventional treatments.

At Glaser Pain Relief Center, Dr. Kim works within a practice recognized for its expertise in modern interventional spine care and its commitment to thoughtful, patient-centered treatment. Patients from throughout Southern California and beyond seek care at the practice for its reputation in the evaluation and management of complex spinal pain conditions.

Dr. Kim is known for his attentive and collaborative approach with patients. He believes that successful pain management begins with a precise understanding of the underlying diagnosis and works closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment strategy tailored to their goals and lifestyle.

Ryanna earned a BA in biological sciences from Rutgers University and an associate degree in nursing from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  She worked as a floor nurse at Albany Medical Center while earning a degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Russell Sage College.  Upon licensure, she transitioned to the role of Nurse practitioner and has experience in gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and now pain management.  In her spare time, she loves jogging to the beach, lifting weights, and learning how to surf.

Dr Khosla is fellowship trained in
interventional pain management,
functional & regenerative medicine. He is
also board certified in multiple specialities
such as neurocritical care, headache
medicine, orthopedic regenerative
medicine and is also a certified brain
injury specialist.

He provides an array of pain treatments
such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem
cell regenerative therapies along with
prolotherapy, epidurals, radio-frequency
ablations, peripheral nerve blocks, joint
injections, spinal cord stimulators, vertiflex
interspinous spacer implants,
percutaneous laser disc discectomy
(LASE), and more.

Dr. Jeffrey Wiegers is a dedicated and inquisitive physician with a passion for advancing medical frontiers. His academic journey began at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. He then pursued his medical education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, earning his Medical Degree.

During his medical training Dr. Wiegers developed a keen interest in the expanded use of ultrasound in clinical practice. This led him to collaborate with the Anesthesiology Department at UCLA, where he contributed to the development of innovative training and implementation protocols. 

His interest in cutting-edge techniques guided him to Los Angeles, where he completed his Anesthesiology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident. 

After residency, Dr. Wiegers specialized in Interventional Pain Management, completing a fellowship at Cedar-Sinai. He is committed to advancing the field with a particular focus on regenerative medicine.

His mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that integrates cutting-edge techniques with a holistic approach to health and wellness.

By leveraging his diverse experiences and relentless curiosity, Dr. Wiegers strives to empower patients to reach their fullest potential. He offers tailored treatments that address the root causes of pain and enhance overall quality of life.

Graduated from Western University of Health Sciences. Specializes in Pain Management, Urgent Care and Family Medicine. Shahzad is bilingual in Spanish and has extensive experience working in underserved communities. Shahzad is passionate about educating patients about their conditions and helping them achieve their health goals. Before becoming a PA, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Los Angeles, CA and as a Phlebotomist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, traveling and being in nature.

Marinda Le is a board-certified and licensed PA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from San Diego State University, where she served as an official student representative and studied abroad in the UK at the University of Leicester.

Before becoming a healthcare provider, Marinda gained valuable experience in primary care, urgent care, pediatrics, and cardiology. She completed her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at Southern California University of Health Sciences and is an active member of the California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA). She is dedicated to enhancing her patients' quality of life.

Outside of medicine, Marinda enjoys live music, singing, beach picnics, longboarding, traveling, trying new sports, and spending time with her loved ones.

Leika-Marrie Rosete is a board-certified nurse practitioner in family medicine.  She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Charles R. Drew University in Los Angeles, California graduating with honors.  She specializes in family medicine and pain management. She currently works as a Nurse Practitioner with Advance Pain Management in Lancaster, California working closely with Dr. Narinder Grewal.  She originally attended Excelsior College in Albany, New York where she received her associate’s degree in nursing. After graduating from her nursing degree she pursued working in the hospital as an ICU and ER nurse for several years before pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing with West Coast University, in Los Angeles California where she graduated with honors.  As an ICU nurse she mostly worked in specialty units involving cardiac and neuro patients and she also pursued her critical care registered nurse certification (CCRN) while she was an ICU RN. After working for more than 12 years as an ICU and ER nurse Leika decided to pursue her masters in nursing. 

Leika believes strongly in giving a holistic care approach to patient care and with the emerging health and mental issues she has seen with her patient’s she is currently pursuing her certification to be a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. 

Leika also enjoys having work-life balance and in her off days she loves to travel to different destinations discovering new cultures, places and adventures. She is also passionate about photography and capturing the beauty of her travel destinations especially the landscapes and the different cultures. Aside from travel Leika loves to hang out with friends and family or to just read a book or watch TV to help her unwind. 

Edgar Celis, MD, is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician, and the founder of the California Pain Group, located in San Rafael and Daly City, California. Dr. Celis has extensive experience in improving patient lives by using conservative, state-of-the-art techniques to treat a wide range of joint and spine disorders.

Dr. Celis completed a surgical internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital in New York City. He successfully received specializations in both pain management and anesthesiology from Harvard University Medical School, having completed his residency and fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Before founding California Pain Group, Dr. Celis worked in private practice and with leading academic hospitals in Boston, New York City, and Miami. He has a particular interest and valuable experience in comprehensive pain management and advanced minimally invasive techniques, including ultrasound-guided nerve injections and spinal cord stimulation.

A native of Colombia, Dr. Celis speaks Spanish fluently. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, and playing soccer, hiking, and mountain biking.

Dr. Lincow is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine physician, who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain conditions, with a special interest in neuro-modulation and minimally invasive injections for the treatment of pain.

Dr. Lincow earned his undergraduate degree from Boston University. He then went on to medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship and residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Following his specialty training, Dr. Lincow completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Lincow believes in a comprehensive approach to treating pain that includes injections, medications, physical therapy, and biofeedback/cognitive behavioral therapy.

For more information about Dr. Lincow, please visit: https://www.painmanagement-physicians.com/